Caneloni di Carne

Caneloni di Carne is a hearty Italian baked dish made with gluten-free pasta tubes stuffed with a savory meat filling and smothered in a rich tomato sauce. This comforting meal is perfect for a cozy dinner, showcasing the flavors of Italy in every bite.

Ingredients

• Gluten-free cannelloni pasta - 8 tubes
• Ground beef - 200 grams
• Ground pork - 100 grams
• Onion - 1 medium, finely chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Tomato passata - 400 grams
• Parmesan cheese - 50 grams, grated
• Mozzarella cheese - 100 grams, shredded
• Fresh basil - 5 leaves, chopped
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until softened.
3. Add the ground beef and ground pork to the skillet. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon. Season with salt, pepper, and dried oregano.
4. Once the meat is cooked through, stir in half of the tomato passata and chopped basil. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
5. Fill each cannelloni tube with the meat mixture using a small spoon or piping bag.
6. Spread a thin layer of the remaining tomato passata on the bottom of a baking dish.
7. Arrange the stuffed cannelloni in the baking dish over the tomato passata.
8. Pour the remaining tomato passata over the top of the cannelloni, then sprinkle with grated Parmesan and shredded mozzarella cheese.
9. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
10. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
11. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with extra basil if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 35 g
• Carbs: 45 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 90 mg
• Total Fat: 30 g
• Saturated Fat: 12 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.25 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from the meat and cheese, supporting muscle health.
• Contains vitamins and minerals from the tomato sauce and herbs.

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